My favourite foundation - L'Oreal True Match

L'Oreal True Match is undoubtedly my favourite foundation. 





L'Oreal True Match comes in 23 shades suiting all skin tones.

This foundation matches the colour of your skin as well as the texture meaning that it can easily cover up any blemishes or break outs on your skin leaving your skin looking natural and flawless. 

Although this is a liquid foundation it is not a greasy, thin consistency. It is a creamy medium consistency that gives good coverage alone and can be built up to give a fuller coverage. I would say that this is a medium coverage foundation. 

I'm the past I've never been able to find a foundation light enough for my skin (when i don't have fake tan on) however True Match caters for this problem as they have created light shades to suit the palest of skin.

L'Oreal offer a skin testing tool on their website so you can find out which foundation colour is for you by answering a few easy multiple choice questions. Within 1 minute you will know which foundation colour is for you. This tool can be found by visiting their website here.

The foundation is very easy to blend into your skin. I use my Real Techniques Buffing Brush to buff the product into my skin. This leaves my skin looking flawless no matter how badly my skin looks underneath. The product blends perfectly into the oily parts of my skin and blends over the dry patches without the foundation sticking to them and drying them out further. 

This bottle of foundation lasts a very long time, you definitely get your moneys worth. I apply one pump to my face in the morning and never need to re-apply it throughout the day. The cost for a bottle of this product is £9.99 and worth every penny. 

The packaging of the product makes it look like a high end expensive foundation. £9.99 may seem like a lot for a foundation but it is worth it. The foundation comes in a glass bottle with a silver pump and a plastic cap. I have never needed to clean the pump as i have never experienced the product clogging. The bottle is small enough to that you can take it on holiday, for an overnight stay or weekend break. 

On a daily basis for a base I apply one pump of the foundation to my skin buffing it in before applying a light layer of powder to set it into place. I find that this lasts the whole day and when taking my makeup off at night I have some foundation on my cotton pad meaning that the foundation has remained on my skin the whole day and has not slid off or sunk into my skin throughout the day.

If I am going out at night to a party, event, clubbing etc then I will apply a primer under my foundation then apply the foundation in the same way mentioned above. This ensures that my foundation stays in place no matter how warm the place is. 

This foundation Is the best one that I have found. My shade matches my skins colour and texture perfectly and remains on my skin the whole day. I have just finished a bottle of this foundation and will not be hesitating in buying another one. It has become a product that I cannot live without. 

Next post: A Little Bit Of Skincare. 

Little Mix - Jesy Nails || Nails

As you all know from my Primark Nails post (here) i am a big lover of false nails. These Elegant Touch by Little Mix 'Jesy' inspired nails are another set to add to my love list. 


These Little Mix nails are not new onto the market, they have been around for a while, i have just never tried them. Whilst perusing the nail section in Boots (as i always do) theses nails really jumped out at me and i had to try them. 

The Little Mix girls have 2 sets of nails each that are based on each individual girls style. I love all of the nails that the girls have created. They are all very out there nails that are guaranteed to stand out and receive compliments on them.





Out of all of the nails to choose from i chose Jesy's nails. This was because of the 3D embellishments on the nails and they really stood out to me. 

These nails have either a black or silver base. All of the silver based nails are plain with no embellishments. The black nails are the stand out ones as among some plain black nails there are others with chains, studs or spikes on them drawing attention to these nails. 

I wore these nails for 12 days and I only needed to re-glue one or two nails from them falling off. During the time i was wearing them none of the studs, chains or spikes fell off the nails. Only at the end of the time i was wearing them did the chain begin to tarnish. 

                                      

Each pack of nails contains 24 nails of various sizes, adhesive tabs and a nail file. Like the Primark nails these are the perfect size and contain a real variety of sizes for all nail beds. I did not use the adhesive tabs that the nails came with because I don't find them sticky enough to keep the nails on for any length of time. However I do understand why adhesive tabs are included in the pack rather than nail glue as a lot of Little Mix's fans are young and they would not be able to buy the nails with glue if they were under the age of 16. I used nail glue that i had bought separately and it worked perfectly with the nails. 

These nails are definitely on my love list for fake nails and if you are looking for highly embellished nails for a special occasion of just to add something different or extra glamour to an outfit then these are perfect for you. 

Next post: A little bit of make up  

Garnier Micellar Water Review

Garnier 'original' micellar water

Say goodbye to numerous steps when it comes to cleansing your skin. Garnier micellar water takes all the steps of cleansing and combines them into one.

Garnier micellar water is a very simple yet effective way to cleanse skin and remove makeup. The product is as thin as water and very light on the skin. It is refreshing and soothing which is suitable to use both in the mornings and evenings for a quick way to maintain your skin.

The light formula contains micelles which pick up makeup and target impurities from your skin, makeup is removed in one sweep.

The formula is gentle on the skin meaning it is suitable for all skin types including very sensitive skin. The product does not irritate sensitive skin as it does not require any rubbing to remove makeup, there is also no smell to the product meaning that sensitive skin will not be irritated by any perfumes.



The product costs £4.99 RRP and contains 400 mls which equals 200 uses. The product lasts for a long time so for the price of £4.99 it is a a bargain this product.

As well as the original Garnier Micellar water (the clear bottle with the pink lid) there are other products in the range. 

Garnier also offer a Pure Active micellar water which has all of the same benefits as the original one however it is aimed at combination to oily skin. I have combination to oily skin however I did not like this one as much as the original one as I found it very drying on my skin. 

There is also a green bottle which is aimed at sensitive skin.

Garnier micellar water for sensitive skin

Garnier micellar water for oily skin

As well as bottled micellar water Garnier have micellar wipes which are a quick and easy way to remove makeup and cleanse skin which are perfect for travel rather than carrying around a bottle of micellar water. 



This product may not look much in the bottle but it is the perfect product for cleansing all skin types. The soothing and refreshing formula gives your skin the feeling of a facial every morning and evening. This is a product that everyone needs to try and will instantly love. 

Let me know if you have used this product and what you thought of it.

Next post: A little bit of nails. 

Real Techniques Brushes

Real Techniques was established in 2011 by makeup gurus Samantha and Nic Chapman. They created a wide range of brushes to create a perfect flawless makeup look.

These brushes are so light meaning they are easy to carry around with you if you are travelling or need to touch up make up throughout the day. The brush handles are colour coded making it easy to identify the collection or specific brush that you are looking for. The brushes have a rubber handle right at the end of the brush meaning you can hold the brush there whilst applying your make up giving you the option of applying make up lightly with more precision. 

I recently purchased the Core Collection face brushes, the Eye Starter Kit and the Stippling brush. These brushes have completely transformed my makeup application and routine. 

The Core Collection

This collection of brushes contains:

• Contour Brush
• Pointed Foundation Brush
• Detailer Brush 
• Buffing Brush

These 4 brushes come in a case which doubles up as a stand so they can be kept safe and pristine.

Contour brush 

This brush is the perfect size to contour your face. It delicately applies bronzer or highlighter to your skin in the right areas. The brush has longer hairs meaning that it can lightly sweep the product across your skin or be applied more heavily to create your desired look. 

Pointed Foundation Brush

This brush is thinner than the average foundation brush. It is thin enough to reach all areas of your face. I use it to apply liquid foundation in stripes across my face a bit like war paint, I then use another brush to buff it into my skin. 

Detailer Brush

This small brush is the perfect size for concealing any blemishes or areas that the pointed foundation brush cannot reach. I use this brush with a liquid concealer to cover up any problem areas on my skin. It gives a good coverage and blends in the product very well.

Buffing Brush

This is my favourite brush from this set. It is so soft on the skin and the perfect size. It has a puffy top and buffs in product perfectly. With this brush  the emphasis is on buffing onto your skin not into your skin. The brush buffs the product onto your skin rather than buffing it into your skin soaking it in so that there is nothing on your skin. 

I use this brush to occasionally apply powder but i use this brush to buff in liquid foundation into my skin and it creates the perfect flawless skin. 

Eye Starter Kit

This collection contains:

• Deluxe crease brush
• Base Shadow brush
• Accent brush
• Fine Liner brush
• Brow brush

This set of eye brushes includes 5 brushes which come in a case which doubles up as a stand.

Deluxe Crease Brush

This brush allows you to contour your eyeshadow with ease. It is a slightly larger brush but fits into the crease of your eye with ease. I have slightly hooded eyes without a prominent crease and i find it easy to create a smoky look with this brush. I have been looking for a blending brush for such a long time and this brush is perfect. 

Base Shadow Brush

This brush is so soft on your eyelid, This is a rounded brush making blending and application easier. It allows you to apply your eyeshadow flawlessly and quickly. If you do not have a lot of time in the morning or before heading out this brush can double up as a blending brush as it can smoke out eyeshadow effortlessly creating the illusion that you have spent hours perfecting your eye look. 

Accent brush

This brush is a tiny little brush that is perfect for smudging eyeshadow on the bottom lash line. It is also perfect for highlighting the brow bone. This brush may be tiny but it has magical powers!!

Fine Liner Brush

When it comes to eye liner i always use a liquid eyeliner pen or a kohl eyeliner pencil because i find them easiest to use and have always been scared to use gel eyeliner. However my fears have been banished with help from this brush. It is the perfect shape and length for applying eyeliner. With some practice i will master the art of it but the first time i used this brush it didn't look like an amateur had applied my eyeliner. Score!!

Brow Brush

This brush helps to give definition to your eyebrows. The stiff hairs on the brush allow you to easily push on eyebrow products without making them look too fake. It makes perfect eyebrows easy to achieve.

As well as the two sets mentioned I also purchased the Stippling brush. 

Stippling Brush

This brush is the only single brush that i bought so far. I bought this brush as i have tried out many buffing brushes and blending brushes for foundation but have never found one that i have really liked. UNTIL NOW! This brush has a large head with allows you to apply the foundation more heavily by pushing it onto your skin or buff foundation onto your skin more lightly. I tend to use this brush to buff foundation into my skin after applying foundation with the pointed foundation brush. I love the way that this leaves my skin looking and i feel that the foundation is well buffed into my skin rather than sitting on top of it. 

My favourite brushes from my collection are the Buffing brush, Stippling brush and the Base Shadow brush. Although all of the brushes are incredible. 

I can't believe that it has taken me this long to try out these brushes. They are definitely the best make up brushes that i have ever used and i know that after trying these i will not be going back to any other brushes, i will just be purchasing more!

Have you ever used these brushes or any other from the Real Techniques range? If so which are your favourites?